Latest Manufacturing Sector News

Schaffer Corporation Limited reported a 1.5% increase in revenue to $229.7 million for FY2025, despite a 10.3% decline in net profit to $24.3 million. The company declared a fully franked final dividend of 45 cents per share, maintaining total dividends at 90 cents for the year.

Amaero Ltd reported a 470% revenue surge to $3.8 million for FY2025, driven by expanded production capacity and exclusive supply deals, while continuing to invest heavily in infrastructure and operations, resulting in a $24.4 million loss.

AML3D Limited reported a modest increase in revenue for FY2025 but saw its losses widen significantly, raising questions about its path to profitability.

Amaero Ltd forecasts a dramatic revenue increase in Q1 FY2026 and strengthens its foothold with key defense collaborations, including Boeing.

Southern Cross Electrical Engineering has announced over $110 million in new and renewed contracts, reinforcing its position in Australia’s infrastructure services and manufacturing sectors.

Metro Performance Glass proposes a $15–24 million recapitalisation involving a discounted rights offer and a major placement to Amari Metals, who would become the controlling shareholder.

Tamawood Limited has posted an 18.5% increase in revenue for the year ended June 2025, alongside a modest rise in net profit, while maintaining a strong balance sheet and reinstating its dividend reinvestment plan.

AML3D has appointed German firm DMFG Solutions as a second European distributor, complementing its recent UK partnership and supporting a AU$5 million investment in a new technology centre.

Papyrus Australia has made significant strides in Q2 2025, launching its Rapid Prototyping and R&D Facility and successfully trialling new banana fibre-based products, while deepening academic partnerships.

Pro-Pac Packaging reported a modest revenue increase to $62.8 million in Q4 FY25, secured a new $3 million loan facility from major shareholder Bennamon Ltd, and received a $3.5 million government grant for a recycling project facing delays.

Alexium International Group faced a tough FY25 with declining sales amid a soft US mattress market but is poised for growth in FY26 thanks to technological advances and strategic funding support.

Ionic Rare Earths’ Belfast plant is ramping up production of critical heavy rare earth oxides to meet soaring demand from Western markets following China’s export restrictions. This strategic move positions the company as a key supplier for defence, renewables, and advanced manufacturing sectors.